Happy Hooking!

I have finally finished crocheting my skinny circle scarf, using Sirdar Click Double knitting yarn in a shade called "Blazer". I loved making this and I'm really pleased with the finished product, as modelled (a little grumpily) by my lovely daughter.

I added 2 lovely large, bright pink buttons (bought from Titchables' shop at www.titchables.etsy.com) to the end so the scarf can be worn in a loop.

It also looks good with the ends loose. I think it is going to be chilly this week so I may get chance to wear it! Next job is to finish the socks I started making in February.

Crocheting

I'm finding it difficult to get back my routine after the holidays and start creating again. I took lots of knitting and sewing away with me, but found myself gazing out of the window at the beautiful view, pottering or reading. I decided to let go of the feeling that I must always be doing something and just enjoy the rare experience of not being busy. It was bliss!

I dabbled a little with some crochet that I had started a couple of weeks earlier and I have picked it up once or twice when I have sat down in the evenings this week.

The scarf is made from strings of crocheted circles like the one I made for my Mum (see a previous post).

I am making it quite long and skinny- possibly only two rows of circles. I can't wait for it to be finished, but as the weather has warmed up so much there is probably no hurry!

Circle Scarf

I finished my scarf for Mother's Day and I'm so pleased with it. I am a relative novice in crocheting, but I was assured by the lovely, helpful ladies at Fibre and Clay in Knutsford (http://www.fibreandclay.co.uk/) that I could do it. I really enjoyed making it and although it isn't perfect (I'm not sure I have joined the rows correctly) I know my Mum will love it!

The scarf is designed by Linda Permann. I can't remember which yarn I used, but Noro sock yarn is recommended. The circles are crocheted onto a long foundation row, making semi-circles, then crocheting back up the other side of the row to complete the circles. The second row is joined on to the first as you go along, so it was a lot easier than I expected.

If you live near Knutsford in Cheshire, Fibre and Clay is well worth a visit. It is a beautiful gallery shop, full of good quality hand-crafted gifts. The upstairs is an Aladdin's Cave of beautiful yarns, knitting needles, crochet hooks and patterns. The owners and staff are really helpful and there are lots of events, "knit gatherings" and workshops (http://www.fibreandclay.co.uk/ks_workshop.asp). I went there to learn to knit socks on four needles a while ago- be warned, it is seriously addictive!